Software Developer SME (02)

Stafford - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Candidate must be located in DMV area and able to commute to Stafford VA office.

Our team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for CODIS a mission-critical application for the FBI. Today CODIS is a client server application developed using that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals unsolved crime scene evidence and missing persons. CODIS software allows local state and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals profiles. Additionally the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains missing persons and disaster victims

The Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides high-level technical leadership and expertise on complex software development projects. This individual is responsible for guiding project teams through all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements definition and design to implementation testing deployment and maintenance. The SME delivers strategic advice technical solutions and domain expertise for mission-critical applications ensuring optimal performance security and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee major software development initiatives providing technical and management leadership across the full project lifecycle.
Initiate supervise and develop requirements for complex to extremely complex programs.
Provide strategic advice technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
Conduct detailed analysis and evaluations recommending improvements optimizations and innovative solutions for client-specific challenges.
Collaborate with clients to define problems design solutions and supervise studies and surveys to collect and analyze data.
Develop test debug and maintain new software and enhancements to existing applications.
Ensure alignment with business user performance quality interface and security requirements.
Collaborate with technical staff to diagnose and resolve software issues and customer-reported defects.
Develop and maintain software documentation including user manuals test procedures and deployment guides.
Oversee desktop design testing security hardening integration with enterprise software and automation of application/configuration deployments.
Supervise and mentor junior developers and technical staff as required.

Required Qualifications

US Citizen withActive Secret Clearance or we can sponsor your Secret clearance.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development (or equivalent certifications/work history demonstrating SME-level expertise).
Proven expertise across the full SDLC including requirements analysis design implementation testing deployment and maintenance.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with ability to influence critical project outcomes.
Experience providing strategic technical guidance on mission-critical systems.
Hands-on with Technology Stack:

Languages & Frameworks: C# C XML/ Core WCF REST APIs MS Entity Framework.
Databases: MS SQL Server 2019 and 2022.
IDE/Tools: MS Visual Studio 2022 Revenera InstallShield Octopus JetBrains TeamCity Artifactory.
UI/Components: DevExpress Northwoods GoDiagram.
Testing: NUnit SpecFlow (Reqnroll) SmartBear TestComplete manual regression/system testing.

Other: Desktop design and security lockdowns automated patching and deployment technologies.

Experience leading teams in Agile or iterative development environments.
Strong communication skills with experience presenting solutions to stakeholders and clients.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with CODIS client/server baseline applications including standalone Popstats and CODIS Rapid Enrollment.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity please contact Irina Rozenberg
at your earliest convenience.

At Ariel Partners we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions so when they have their biggest challenges we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers our people and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges accept new ideas and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal state and local laws.

Lead and oversee major software development initiatives providing technical and management leadership across the full project lifecycle.
Initiate supervise and develop requirements for complex to extremely complex programs.
Provide strategic advice technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
Conduct detailed analysis and evaluations recommending improvements optimizations and innovative solutions for client-specific challenges.
Collaborate with clients to define problems design solutions and supervise studies and surveys to collect and analyze data.
Develop test debug and maintain new software and enhancements to existing applications.
Ensure alignment with business user performance quality interface and security requirements.
Collaborate with technical staff to diagnose and resolve software issues and customer-reported defects.
Develop and maintain software documentation including user manuals test procedures and deployment guides.
Oversee desktop design testing security hardening integration with enterprise software and automation of application/configuration deployments.
Supervise and mentor junior developers and technical staff as required.

Required Qualifications

US Citizen withActive Secret Clearance or we can sponsor your Secret clearance.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development (or equivalent certifications/work history demonstrating SME-level expertise).
Proven expertise across the full SDLC including requirements analysis design implementation testing deployment and maintenance.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with ability to influence critical project outcomes.
Experience providing strategic technical guidance on mission-critical systems.
Hands-on with Technology Stack:

Languages & Frameworks: C# C XML/ Core WCF REST APIs MS Entity Framework.
Databases: MS SQL Server 2019 and 2022.
IDE/Tools: MS Visual Studio 2022 Revenera InstallShield Octopus JetBrains TeamCity Artifactory.
UI/Components: DevExpress Northwoods GoDiagram.
Testing: NUnit SpecFlow (Reqnroll) SmartBear TestComplete manual regression/system testing.

Other: Desktop design and security lockdowns automated patching and deployment technologies.

Experience leading teams in Agile or iterative development environments.
Strong communication skills with experience presenting solutions to stakeholders and clients.

Preferred Experience